

LET’S TALK ATTACHMENTS
Jessica Da Silva, LMFT
Welcome to “Let’s Talk Attachments”, a podcast all about ATTACHMENT THEORY! My name is Jessica Da Silva and I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist & Attachment Coach helping you transform the way you experience love by teaching you the ins and outs of your attachment style in a practical and relatable way.
Website: https://jessicadasilvacoaching.com/
Instagram: @thejessicadasilva
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Email: hello@jessicadasilvacoaching.com
Website: https://jessicadasilvacoaching.com/
Instagram: @thejessicadasilva
Tiktok: @jessicadasilvacoaching
Email: hello@jessicadasilvacoaching.com
Episodes
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Oct 4, 2025 • 18min
Passive vs. Rigid Anxious Attacher: Two Faces of Anxious Attachment
Not all anxious attachers look the same. In this episode, I explore the Passive Anxious Attacher, who protects against loss by shrinking back, and the Rigid Anxious Attacher, who holds on tightly to feel secure. You’ll learn how to tell the difference, why both stem from the same fear of abandonment, and how to begin moving toward secure connection.💛 Learn more about my Attachment Coaching Services or book a free Clarity Call through the link here.

Sep 28, 2025 • 18min
Passive vs. Rigid Avoidant Attacher: Two Faces of Avoidant Attachment
Not all avoidants look the same. In this episode, I break down the two common ways avoidant attachment shows up in relationships: the Passive Avoidant, who protects themselves by shrinking back, and the Rigid Avoidant, who protects themselves through control and high standards. You’ll learn how to spot the difference, why it matters, and how each can begin moving toward more secure and fulfilling relationships.Learn about Attachment Coaching with Jessica here.Instagram: @thejessicadasilvaClient Stories

Sep 5, 2025 • 29min
What Does Relationship Compatibility Really Mean?
Explore the depth of relationship compatibility beyond mere chemistry. Learn how core values, lifestyle choices, and emotional needs play crucial roles in sustainable partnerships. Discover practical compatibility checks tailored to various attachment styles, helping you navigate dating with clarity and purpose. Understand why aligning with your partner's vision for the future can lead to healthier, more fulfilling relationships. This insightful discussion is a must for anyone looking to build lasting connections.

Aug 22, 2025 • 15min
Going Deep Too Soon vs. Secure Pacing in Dating
Diving deep too quickly in dating can feel exciting, but it often creates premature emotional bonds that blur your judgment of compatibility. In this episode, I explore why anxious and fearful avoidant attachers are especially prone to oversharing, rushing intimacy, and confusing emotional closeness with true alignment. You’ll learn practical ways to pace yourself—so you can stay authentic while also assessing compatibility with clarity and balance.*Learn about 1:1 Attachment Coaching with Jessica here.

Aug 16, 2025 • 12min
How I Molded Myself to Be a Magnet for Avoidant Partners
In this episode, I open up about how I subconsciously molded myself to attract avoidant partners and how that pattern was rooted in my earliest experiences of love. I share how I learned to appear “cool,” independent, and unattached in order to feel wanted, and why that left me feeling disconnected and unfulfilled in relationships.If you’ve ever found yourself downplaying your needs, pretending to be more “chill” than you are, or attracting people who can’t meet your emotional depth, this episode will help you reflect on those hidden patterns. My hope is that it gives you insight into your own subconscious motivations, clarity about how you’ve been showing up in love, and encouragement to realign with your authentic, secure self.* Learn about 1:1 Attachment Coaching with Jessica here.

Jul 31, 2025 • 44min
Thriving at Work Struggling in Love With Carly Ann
Why is it that ambitious, successful women can thrive in their careers but feel lost in love?In this episode, Attachment Therapist and Coach Carly Ann joins me to explore the emotional disconnect that many high-achieving women experience in relationships.We dive into:How codependency is hardwired into our understanding of loveThe difference between caring for a partner vs. trying to fix or save themWhy the skills that make you successful at work can backfire in romanceHow scarcity thinking keeps you stuck in unsatisfying dynamicsShifting from anxiety to emotional responsibility in relationshipsUnderstanding overreactions, jealousy, and shame through the lens of attachment scienceIf you’ve ever wondered why you feel powerful in every area except your love life, this conversation is for you.

Jul 22, 2025 • 10min
Growing Pains of Becoming Securely Attached
This week on the podcast, we’re talking about the growing pains of becoming securely attached.It’s not just sunshine and inner peace—real healing requires honesty, self-responsibility, and often, some very uncomfortable shifts.Whether it’s walking away from misaligned connections, holding firmer boundaries, or realizing that peace is better than intensity… becoming secure means learning to trust yourself, even when it’s hard.If you’ve been wondering why this healing journey feels so tough sometimes—this episode is for you. You’re not broken, you’re growing 💛*Learn about 1:1 Attachment Coaching with Jessica here.

Jul 15, 2025 • 8min
How Avoidant Attachment Can Lead to Selfish Tendencies
We often talk about the emotional distance of avoidant attachers—but what if that “selfishness” is actually a protective coping mechanism?In this episode, I unpack how avoidant attachment can stem from emotional neglect and how hyper-independence becomes a substitute for unmet emotional needs. I share a personal story, common patterns I see in clients, and why adjusting expectations (on both sides) is key for healthy, interdependent relationships.Whether you’re dating someone avoidant or navigating your own avoidant patterns, this episode will help you better understand the “why” behind the behavior—and how to create more compassion and clarity in your relationships.*Learn about Attachment Coaching with Jessica HERE.

Jul 9, 2025 • 9min
How Anxious Attachment Can Lead to Selfish Tendencies
What if some of your anxious attachment behaviors are actually rooted in…selfishness? Not because you don’t care—but because fear can make everything feel urgent and all about you.In this episode, I share my own hard truths, the rigid expectations I used to set, and how healing started when I finally saw the bigger picture.This one’s for anyone ready to trade “me-focused” survival patterns for truly secure connection. 💛Learn about Attachment Coaching with me HERE.

Jul 1, 2025 • 29min
How Avoidance Sabotaged My Dating Life and What I Did About It With Lexi Stout (Client Stories)
Today on the podcast, we’re joined by Lexi Stout—a former coaching client who opens up about her journey of recognizing how her avoidant attachment style was impacting her dating life, and what she’s been doing to break old patterns and move toward healthy relationships.We dive into:How her avoidant attachment kept her stuck in unfulfilling situationshipsLearning to open her heart and receive loveBreaking the habit of hyper-independence and accepting supportConfronting her avoidance and becoming more assertive in communicationNavigating her first mature, secure relationship with confidenceTune in for a raw, relatable, and inspiring conversation about healing, self-awareness, and growth in love.*Learn about Attachment Coaching with Jessica here.